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Come Rack, Come Rope - by Robert Hugh Benson (Paperback)

Come Rack, Come Rope - by  Robert Hugh Benson (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Come Rack, Come Rope is a gripping historical novel which takes place during Queen Elizabeth I's persecution of English Catholics. Based on the real sufferings of a real Catholic family in particular, and Catholics across the country, Robert Hugh Benson's classic novel is one of tragedy and loss, but also heroism and human and divine love. <br /><p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>Come Rack, Come Rope is a gripping historical novel which takes place during Queen Elizabeth I's persecution of English Catholics. Based on the real sufferings of a real Catholic family in particular, and Catholics across the country, Robert Hugh Benson's classic novel is one of tragedy and loss, but also heroism and human and divine love. <br /><br /><br /> The novel follows Robin and Margaret, a young couple in love who forgo their affection when Margaret realizes Robin is called to the priesthood. Both play a critical role in caring physically and spiritually for their fellow Catholics during this time of terror. <br /><br /><br /> Discover their heroism, love, and sacrifice, and be inspired to live it out in our own frightful times in Come Rack, Come Rope.<br /> <br /><p/><br></br><p><b> From the Back Cover </b></p></br></br>"How far may one compromise his principles with the State or Society without becoming an apostate? If the regime under which one lives is opposed to the Faith, <br /> when if ever does it become legitimate to take up arms against it?"<br /> --From the Foreword<br /> <br /> Come Rack, Come Rope is a gripping historical novel which takes place during Queen Elizabeth I's persecution of English Catholics. Based on the real sufferings of a real Catholic family in particular, and Catholics across the country, Robert Hugh Benson's classic novel is one of tragedy and loss, but also heroism and human and divine love. <br /><br /> The novel follows Robin and Margaret, a young couple in love who forgo their affection when Margaret realizes Robin is called to the priesthood. Both play a critical role in caring physically and spiritually for their fellow Catholics during this time of terror. <br /> Discover their heroism, love, and sacrifice, and be inspired to live it out in our own frightful times in Come Rack, Come Rope.<br />

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